Investigation continues into airman's death

Military officials are continuing to investigate the cause of an accident that killed an airman from Mountain Home Air Force Base on March 22.

Staff Sgt. Alexandria Mae Morrow, 25, of Dansville, N.Y., died while performing maintenance duties in support of combat operations in Southwest Asia.

She was assigned to the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at the base and was serving overseas as part of a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

"Those who knew her valued her love of life and art, her leadership, her skills and her passion," said Col. Jefferson O'Donnell, 366th Fighter Wing commander. "Her actions and contributions as a weapons loader just in five months overseas, let alone seven years as a Gunfighter, have set records for weapons employment in combat.

"We will dutifully continue to perform the mission while we mourn her loss," the colonel added. "In doing so, we honor her for making the greatest sacrifice."

On Thursday, members from her deployed unit honored Morrow's memory during a memorial service.